How To Fix >4685 - Periodicity &1 is not defined

>4685 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Periodicity &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4685 - Periodicity &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message "4685 Periodicity &1 is not defined" typically occurs in the context of SAP's financial or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with periodicity settings for various financial transactions or reports. The error indicates that the system is unable to find a definition for the specified periodicity (e.g., monthly, quarterly, yearly) that is referenced in the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The periodicity you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of financial or controlling modules.
  Incorrect Periodicity Code: The periodicity code being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the periodicity settings may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Periodicity:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigate to the section where periodicity settings are defined